The 411 on Fasting   March 30th, 2010

The 411 on Fasting from my message this past Sunday…

1) We fast to “GET” God not something God can give us

2) We DO NOT fast to be noticed by others

3) People should NOT know we are fasting

4) The greatest results of the fast usually happen after the fast is over

5) If your breath stinks, your stomach hurts, and your mouth is dry THE FAST IS WORKING

6) Fasting will NOT kill you or hurt you if you do it right

7) Lengths of Fasts

a. Half Fast (Till 3pm prayer)

b. 24 Hour Fast (Jeremiah 36:6, 2 Samuel 1:12)

c. 3 Day Fast (Esther 4:16, Matthew 15:32)

d. 7 Day Fast (1 Samuel 31:13)

e. 14 Days (Acts 27:33)

f. 21 Day Fast (Daniel 10:3)

g. 40 Day Fast- (Exodus 24:18, 1 Kings 19:7-8, Matthew 4:1-2)

8) Types of Fasts

a. No Food, No Water

b. No Food

c. Fruits and Vegetables only

d. Media, TV, Internet, Facebook, Twitter, Email

e. Whatever serves as a distraction and consumes your time

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April 5th, 2010 at 5:28 pm
Mom Says:

I am proud of all of you at Remnant Keeping yourself stirred up in your most Holy Faith, that is Radical!

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